Reflexology is an alternative medicine technique that involves applying pressure to certain points on the feet, hands and ears that are believed to correspond to different parts of the body. The document discusses how reflexology is based on the principle that stimulating zones in the feet, hands or ears can positively impact related areas of the body like glands, organs and systems by correcting imbalances. A brief history of reflexology is provided, noting its origins in ancient Egypt and its modern founder William Fitzgerald. Potential benefits include relaxation, improved circulation and stress reduction, though adverse reactions like fatigue or nausea are possible.

1. L A U R A B A B C O C K
R A C H E L C O D D I N G T O N
L I N D S E Y D R O Z D
E M I L Y G I L F E R T
A M B E R K O H N
How Reflexology Contributes to
Contemporary & Alternative Medicine

2. Reflexology
 Certain zones in the body
correspond to other zones
 Stimulation of these zones
can lead to correction,
strengthening, and
reinforcement of other
problem areas
 Glands
 Organs
 Systems

3. History
 First found in Egypt
2500 BC
 Founder: William H.
Fitzgerald
William H. Fitzgerald

4. Negative Feedback Loop
 Maintains homeostasis
 Reflexologist starts from bottom of the foot up, to promote bloodflow
back to the heart

5. Benefits and Adverse Reactions
 Benefits:
 Relaxation
 Improves circulation
 Regulates metabolism
 Complements other ways of
healing
 Decreases stress
 Adverse reactions
 Fatigue
 Headache
 Nausea
 Sweating
 Diarrhea

6. Hand and Foot Charts

7. References
Micozzi, M. (2015). Characteristics of Complementary
and Alternative Medicine. In Fundamentals of
complementary and alternative medicine (Fifth ed.,
pp. 3-8). St. Louis, Mo., Missouri: Elsevier Saunders.
(15). 326-331.
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Reflexology. (n.d.). Retrieved
fromhttp://www.takingcharge.csh.umn.edu/explore
-healing-practices/reflexology